When you step outside into nature you may experience a sense of awe and positive well being. This is one of the points of joy that I research in my science of your happiness lab. Even when you are in a big city you can still make space to enjoy nature.

Pollution, high costs of living and social inëqualities as well as îsolation also play a roll as well as less access to fresh healthy foods.

This is why a holistic biopsychosocial model to mental health is so important.

#citylife #bigcitylife #nature #awe #mentalhealth

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